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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8. A ugusta Church News At a Glance St. Luke Closes Her Best Year. Rev. J. F. Roberts, pastor of St. Luke's Methodist Church, who came to the church la:A December from the Oklahoma onference, has closed the best year in the history of the church. He has labored unceasingly for the church and the results of the year are now apparent. In all 66 new members have been added to the church, all local expenses and conference assess ments paid. This is gratifying to Mr. Roberts and his church. He has also won a large place in the hearts of the people at large. He will hold the usual services today. Last Quarterly Conference at Asbury Methodist Church. Rev. A. D. Echols is winding up the last of his four years’ work. He will preach today at 11:16 a. m., and every member of the church is urged to be present. The children will have a spe cial service at 8 p. m., in the interest of missions. At 7:30 there will be a special service of song. Dr. W. T. Hamby, presiding elder of the Augusta district, will hold the last quarterly conference Wednesday at 7:30 p. m. As this is the last of the year’s work Mr. Echols is anxious to have all of the official board present, and a large number of the church Members. Woodlawn Methodist Church Close Week of Prayer. For the last week the women of the Woodlawn Methodist Church have been holding daily prayer for the suc cess of missions and other causes fos tered by the church. The meetings have been held in the afternoon at 4 o”clock, and the attendance has been very good. At the morning service today, 11:15 a. m., Dr. J. O. Brand, the pastor, will preach a special ser mon on missions. It will be a sum ming up of all that has gone before and will be of more than usual inter est. The choir has arranged for spe cial music. There will be the usual service at night. Dr. Brand is closing up his year’s work in good shape. Dr. W. T. Ham by will hold the last quarterly confer ence Monday at 8 p. m. This is an important meeting and every member is urged to attend. Special Mission Sermon at St. James Methodist Church. The women of the Missionary So ciety of St. James’ Methodist Church have been conducting a week of prayer the last week. The meetings have been well attended, and at the service this morning at 11:16 o’clock Dr. W. B. Dillard, the pastor, will preach a special sermon on missions. St. James’ Church is making some splendid improvements. The financial pressure seems not to have effected the finances of the church at all, as all conference assessments will be paid and the incidental expenses of the church are in good shape. Dr. Dillard closes the year with a splendid recoro. Regular service at 8 p. m. today. Good mucJL. Public cordially invited. P-. S P. Wiggins on "Citizenship in Heaven, and Dreaming Dreams.” Dr. S. P. Wiggins, pastor of St. John’s Methodist Church, has just closed his series of sermons on “Olden Scenes with Modern Actors,” and will preach at 11:15 a. m. today on “Cit izenship in Heaven,” and at the 8 p. m. service on “Dreaming Dreams.” Dr. Wiggins’ sermons have attracted large crowds and much favorable comment. The work at St. John’s Methodist A GROWING NEED FOR GROWING MEN The churches of our country are carrying on a great work—they are seeking to make men fit to live and fit to die; to give them inspiration in the present and hope for eternity. Time and seasons shall pass away; the activities we have known in the flesh will be known no more; everyone will be re warded according to his works, and be blessed according to his deserts. The eternal problem is “what can we do?”—“how can we help?” Each must take his part—benefiting and uplifting those who have less of vision, or less of strength. It is a privilege to join with those who are doing this and to help in making the work count to the utmost. The work of the churches is to teach wherein there is val ue in that which we have accepted as substantial truth. The churches are taking that wonderful doctrine of Brotherhood and concern for the welfare of those about us, and applying it to the problems of the present day—making it real here and now! The churches teach that we are to watch for opportunity to do good to all men, to be of service in the world, to establish the Kingdom of Heaven here and now—to make life brighter and better for others. Church has gone beyond all records this year. The Sunday school in all departments totals US pupils, an ad dition of over 200 for any previous year. The church has contributed to all purposes over $12,000. This Is a splendid showing for a church in time of peace, but when we take into con sideration the stress brought on by the war, it is most excellent. Dr. Wiggins and St. John’s Church are to be congratulated on the splendid suc cess that has attended their year's work. Dr. Howard T. Cree to Continue on “Cristianity and War.” Dr. Howard T. Cree, pastor of the First Christian Church, will continue today at 11:15 a. m. his series of cer mons on “Christianity and War.” The sermons have been well received by large congregations. I)r. Cree has made a special study of the subject under discussion, and owing to the war spirit in the world, and the spirit in which the unthinking are likely to view it, it is well that some compe tent person should give them an op portunity to behold the strength and the beauties of our religion. The sub ject for today is "A Call to Faith—A False Philosophy.” The First Christian Church holds on each Wednesday evenings a praise service rather than the old fashioned prayer meeting. This change seems to have met with the approval of the people as the attendance seems to be. growing from, week to week. Dr. Cree attended the state con vention of the Christian Churches of South Carolina last week. The con vention ..let in Columbia and was well attended. Dr. Cree delivered an address on “Business and Christian ity.’” The address was a jewel, and many favorable comments have been made upo:- it. Dr. J. R. Sevier on “Young People and the Home.” Dr. J. R. Sevier, pastor of the first Presbyterian church, will preach the sixth of a series of sections on “Young People and Their Problems” at the 8 o’clock service tonight. The theme will be: “Young People and the Home.” Next Sunday will con clude the series at which time Dr. Sevier will preach on: "Young People and the Church.” The services tonight will have the usual fine music. The First Presby terian church has now one of the best choirs in the south. It is composed of a men's quartet, mixed quartet, chorus, organ, piano and orchestra. The program of music is as follows: Orchestra, “Sanctus,” (Gounod). Chorus, "The Reapers.” Organ (a) “Butterflies,” Steinke); (b) "The Rosary,” (Nevin), by re quest. Chorus, "Come Unto Me.” Trio, "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say,” (Pinsuti). Offertory, "Teach Me To Pray,” M . Luck. Chorus, "Scatter Sunbeams.” Sentence. Postlude. Public will find a hearty welcome. Commander Eva Booth to Lecture Here Tuesday Night. The public is much interested in the coming of Miss Eva Booth, daughter of General William Booth, who will lecture at the Opera House on Tuesday evening at 8 o’clock. Miss Booth will deliver her lecture on: "Mry Father,” which is the life story of General Wm. Booth, the great leader of the Salva- “That He May Incline Our Hearts unto Him, to Walk in His Ways and to Keep His Commandments and Statutes and Judgments” tion Army. The lecture will be il lustrated, and full of Interest from start to finish. Rev. A. J. Smith, pastor of Curtis Baptist church, who has heard the lecture, says: "The lecture will be very interesting and helpful to children. Miss Booth is an eloquent speaker, and will charm her hearers.” The lecture will begin promptly at 8 o’clock. At Curtis Baptist Church. Rev. A. J. Smith, pastor of Curtis Babtist church, will begin on Wed nesday evening at 8 o’clock, a series of prayer meeting lectures on the Life of Paul. Mr. Smith wishes to increase the attendance upon his mid week services, and he bellves by giv ing the people something worth while he will be able to do so. He Invites the public to each service. Green Street Pastor to Preach on: “Christ Coming and Christian Conduct.” Rev. M. M. MacFerrin, pastor of the Greene Street Presbyterian church, will preach today at 11:15 a. m. on: “Christ Coming and Christian Con duct." This is a theme full of Inter erst just at this time when so many people are asking: "Is this the end of the age?" At the evening hour the theme will be: "V/hat A Man Found In A Desert Road.” Dr. MacFerrin is always helpful and eloquent. The public is cordially invited to attend. Rev. O. P. Gilbert, Pastor Second Bap tist on: “That Aannonymous Boy.” Rev. O. P. Gilbert, pastor of tho Second Baptist church, will preach a special sermon today on: “That An noymous Boy.” The hour is 8 p. m. The morning hour will be devoted to Sunday school work, when the pas tor will preach a special sermon on. "The Sunday School and Its Future.” The women of the chyrch will give a silver tea at the pastor’s home, 1019 D’Antignac St., Tuesday 8 p. m. Ev er • member of the church is invited to attend the the tea. There will be recititations nnd excellent music. THE BROTHERHOOD BIBLE CLASS MEETS THIS A. M. The Brotherhood Bible class of the Woodlawn Methodist church will meet Sunday morning at 10 o’clock, as usual. Brother S. P. Marsh, who is a very interesting talker, will address the class. This class is now having an average attendance of 60 men and the officers and member invite all men to come out Sunday morning and meet with them. Special singing each Sun day morning in the classroom. On Thursday night, November 12, this class will give a social in the church, to which everybody is invited, both the men and ladies. A very In teresting program has been arranged Dr. Dillard of St. James’ church will deliver one of his humorous lectures; a curbstone quartet will sing several selections. Other features will be an nounced later. WON CHAMPIONSHIP ON UNDERWOOD In the world’s typewriter champion ship contest held in New York city on the 26th of October Mr. Emil A. Trefzger carried off all honors, win ning in all three classes. Mr. Trefz ger’s record was 129 net words per minute. He used an Underwood ma chine. This is one of the highest tes timonials for the Underwood that could be given, and speaks in the highest terms of the capacity and merit of the machine. FHE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. Notes of St. Luke Baracas The regular Sunday afternoon ses sion of St. Luke Baraea class will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock. The topic for discussion this afternoon, "Sowing and Reaping,” promises to lie very interesting. Golden text. "Whatsoever a man sow el h, that shall ho also reap” (Gal. vi. 7). Today the members of this class especially invite the young men of the city to meet with them. This class is striving hard to make this the best day in the history of this class. The social committee of the class is arranging to tender an oyster sup per to the Philathea class on Thurs day evening, November 19, at 8 o’clock, in the auditorium. This Is looked for ward to wilh much pleasure by mem bers of both classes. Corner St. Luke street and Crawford avenue. The class where “one visit will always mean another.” CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS BAPTIST. Second Baptist church. O, P. Gilbert, pastor. Preaching by the pastor, 11:15 a. m„ theme, “The Sunday School and Its Future”; 8 p. m. theme, “That Anonymous Boy.” The services will be helpful to all Sunday school, i 0 a. m. Public cordially Invited. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. First Church of Christ. Scientist. 316 Union Bank building. Services Sun day morning at It o’clock. Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, Sunday school at (12:15. Reading room open dally from 11 to 1 o’cloek. The public Is cordially invited to attend the services and visit the reading room. CHRISTIAN. West End Christian church —Preach- ing, 11 a m.; subject, “Every Member Doing His Part Will Do Great Things for the Lord and for the Members.” Preaching, 7:30 p. m.; subject, “What Our City Needs for Her Happiness.” Bible school, 3 p. m. Prayer service Wednesday night at 8 o’clock; sub ject, “The Power of Prayer.” Bro. John Scott, leader. Study class at ; parsonage Friday night. Wo will wel | come heartily everyone who wants to learn more of the Lord. Come and I bring your friends. H. L. Veach, min ister; G. A. Bell, Bible school super intendent. EPISCOPAL. Reid Memorial church, Walton way and Johns road, the Hill. Preaching at morning and evening services by the pastor, Rev. S. L. McCarty; morn ing service at 11 o’clock, evening serv ice o’clock. Sunday school at 4 p. m. Address to the Bible class by Lawton B. Evans. St. Paul’s church, O. Sherwood Whitney, pastor, twenty-second Sun day after Trinity. Holy communion, 8 a. m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.; morning prayer and sermon, 11:15 o'clock; evening prayer, 8 o’clock. ATTACK LUMBER RATES. . Washington. —An attack was made today before the Interstate Commerce Commission upon existing freight rates on shipments of cypress lumber from Florida points to northern nnd eastern destinations. The cypress com pany of Pensacola, Fla., alleged that the rates are excessive and dlscrlmi natry, In that they are higher than rates contemporaneously In effect on shipments of yellow pine lumber. The commission is requested to equalize the rates. t S. J. ARNOLD. NOTED SPEAKER AT K. OF P. HALL SUNDAY EVENING Subject of Mr. S. J. Arnold is: “The Resurrection of the Just and the Unjust.”---Seats Free Mr. S. J. Arnold of Dayton, O, will deliver an address at the K. of p. hall Sunday evening at 8 o’clock on the subject, “The Resurrection of the Just and the Unjust.” This preacher comes to Augusta highly recommend ed hy the I .11. S. A . of which Pastor Russell is president, and no doubt those who nre fortunate enough to hear this distinguished speaker will be treated to a fate and scholarly presentation of the above named subject, as he has devoted much time and study from RPri.pturnl standpoints to this special theme. Bests free. Bring your friends. STOCK SELLING FAST The stock of the Prontaut Jewelry eompany is being disposed of rapidly and it is thought that the large col lection of watches, clocks, cut glass, sllverwnre, novelties, etc., will ho sold much earlier than was first antici pated. Hundreds of people In nnd around Augusta are availing themselves of this opportunity to secure their Christ tnast presents while they can get them at the extremely low price offered by this old and reliable firm. Everything la being offered nt and below cost. SOCIABLE SCENERY. The new summer boarder gazed over the picturesque New Hampshire Ind scape, then slowly fading out of sight, and noted the absence of houses. “It’s beautiful! Grand!" said lie to the boss farmer who waH standing close by. “But aren’t you lonesome—so far from the village and no neighbors!” “Lonesome?” echoed the farmer in genuine astonishment. “Why, on a clear day we can see Mount Washing ton.”—Everybody's Magazine. SUSPEND CEMENT RATEB. Washington, D. C.— Proposed Increases In freight rates on a large cement traffic varying from ten to fifty-four cents a ton, from factories In eastern Pennsyl vania to destinations la Virginia and West Virginia were suspended today by the Inter-state commerce comirilaalon until March 10th for Inquiry. It is a splendid work—there is a splendid opportunity for all to help. But we cannot grow into efficient helpers unless we have been growing in ability to help; growing efficient through practice. Therefore the churches are training schools for those who would help in developing that betterness for which all are seeking. The foundations are important; the history and precepts of Christianity are essential; the successful worker must be equipped. Keeping true to the Code of Faith, the Ten Command ments; keeping in tune with the spirit of Christ; keeping abreast of the times in the need of service, are all harmonious if we understand all. The churches need helpers in this great movement of making man better, to increase his own happiness; of making opportunities better today because of what we retain from the past and because we need that accelerated betterment in the future. Every individual, making h i ms e 1 f a better man, can spread the improvement by contact with others. It is well, while it is yet day, to take our portion of the work and do our best to make the world better. Personal contact with the church spirit will help anyone —it will help you—why not give yourself this benefit? LUST WEEK BEFORE Mil NORTH GEORGIA CONFERENCE; METHODISTS GETTING REACT Annual Conference Will Meet Wednesday, November 18th, at Marietta, Ga.---The Diffe-ont Things That the Presiding Elder Knows, Has to Do and the Many Things That He Does in the Interest of the Church---In Fact, He is One of the Most Important Officers. The annual North Georgia t’onfer enoe will met Wednesday, Nov. the isth at Marietta, Ga. This Is a. great o-easion for the church and the min istry. It brings together in a peculiar way all the leaders of the churches in tlie bounds of the conference. The personal reports made by the pastors in open conference enables on to know just what is being done in every section of his conference. Leaders of the church, with more than local rep uptatlons are always on hand to report home and foreign fields. Thus It Is that the annual conference is a school ins that one does not soon forget. And, 100, the social features of the confer ence are very rich. Comrades who have fought side by side tnrough the veals meet to spend lire week together swapping stories of triumphs and dc leats, of Joys nnd of sorrows, of which the average laymen has no knowledge, nor can know. Presiding Elder. The presiding elder is one of the important officers in the church. He has spent twelve months on Ids dls trlci. He knows every church on his charge. He knows all of the peculiar needs of tin, churches He knows the pastors of the churches. He knows their wives. and their children. He knows the quality of the work they have been doing, or may do if they remain another year, lie knows Ilia kind of field for which Ihynns tors are adapted. Knowing all flicss things anrl many more, It is Ids duty to report all to Ills presiding officer, and as far as possible adjust tho preacher to his church. Of course this is not always done, because there are many men In the conference, and a church for every preacher, and al time, it is difficult to find a. pastor who has the peculiar qualities for a certain field. The bishop and presiding elders meet every day and night from the opening of the sessions of the conference to its close, adjusting these matters. It Is but Just to say that In making up his mind as to a pastorate the advice o\ the presiding elder goes far with the bishop. Present Fall. The present fall hi one of great trial to the churches. All of the local churches seem to have felt the finan cial pressure brought on by the war. Already some of the churches report, a shortage, but It Is felt that this matter will adjust Itself with the Increase ol business activity. The churches feel that they must meet their expenses, and some of them will find little difficulty la doing so, but the poor congregation will find Itself hard pressed. In many cases numbers of 'men have been put off from work who were faithful con tributors to their churches. It Is like ly that some of the Methodist churches will feel keenly the present pressure. This Is the season that all apportion ments must be collected, the pastor’* salary paid, and all Incidental expense* met. During the week the pastor* will need the faithful co-operation of every member of their churches to as sist them in making ends meet. Behind In Money. Where (lie church is behind a hun dred dollars with the average pastor It greatly upsets matters. Few preach ers are able to lose any part of their salary, for the reason that it is 100 small to begin with. When for any reason they fail to collect all it means tnorc hardships for them and their families. Where a hundred or so dollars are owing a preacher. It would he an easy matter for some real good man to take the lead among the church membrrsshlp anrl the amount could he raised without difficulty and with no inconvenience to any one. On the other hand if the preachers of any "i our churches at this season have to lose their salaries It will he ft great misfortune to them. So far as we know Rev. A. D. Ech ols is the only Methodist pastor who will not return to Augusta. This is tho completion ot hhs four years of service on pastor of Asbury church, which la the limit In Southern Methodism. He has worked herd and faithfully. Day end night he has visited the poor and the sick, Tint, only in his section of the city, but all over Augusta. In Dobt. He found his church In debt and p ore or less disorganized He paid off the debt anrl dedicated the church Just a. few days ago. 1-le organized the church to a high state of efficien cy. and leaves u. splendid congTfval ton to his successor. 11. has won the love anti esteem not only of his own peo ple. but tho people ot large appreciate him for Ills sincerity nnd devotion to his work. Ills success has been won by hard blows, and It Is to be hoped that Ids new fipld will he one In which his labors shall count as they have lit Augusta. Bishop Collins Denny, of Richmond, Va., will preside over the eonferen e. He Is a iiiiau of great ability and much beloved by the brotherhood. Ho hn} a great responsibility tn locating so many preachers, but the assistance of the presiding elders will greatly ex pedite matters. Bishop Willson, of Baltimore, Md., will make an address on Church Extension. Bishop lloss, of Dnllas, Texas, will be present. It. bids lair to be one pf tho great sessions of the Annual Onnferenee. REGULAR SESSION OF ASBURY BARAOA GLASS The regular Sunday morning session of the Asbury Baraea class will be held this morning at 9:45 o’clock. The hustling committee has arranged a contest between the Red and the Blue- Come and bring a friend. You are a stranger at Asbury but once. All memoers are requested to attend, George W. Young, teacher. FIVE